Why Canucks Fans Should Focus On Cap Percentage Rather Than AAV When Discussing Elias Pettersson
The 2025 off-season has been tense for Vancouver Canucks fans. After a disappointing season from center Elias Pettersson, there have been plenty of debates online about whether the organization should keep or trade the former Calder Trophy winner. At this point, it is fair to say that these conversations will continue until the start of the 2025-26 season, even though Pettersson does have a no-move clause that kicks in on July 1, 2025.
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